http://clubsearay.com/ Discuss the various dingies for our Sea rays - RIBS, Inflatables, Davits, Outboards, etc. en Wed, 22 May 2013 06:31:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://clubsearay.com/images/misc/rss.png http://clubsearay.com/ http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59547-Which-5-6-hp-motor?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:15:11 GMT Looking for some input from the great searay gurus Had a nice little 6hp Tohatsu outboard for our rib, started acting up and sent it to the mechanic... Looking for some input from the great searay gurus
Had a nice little 6hp Tohatsu outboard for our rib, started acting up and sent it to the mechanic to check out and tune up over the winter. Long story short, went to pick it up and the motor is trash, someone run over it during the time he had it and he is going to make good and buy me a brand new motor.
So which motor would you get and why? I would really like to stay in the 5- 6 hp size because of weight.
I have a 9” valiant rib so although a 9.9 would be nice I really don’t think I need it and again I am looking to keep the weight down.
My first thought was to get the Honda 5 hp , Hondas just seem to be bullet proof, every Honda item I have ever owned has never given me any trouble. Then I saw great ratings on the Yamaha and then saw the propane Lehr. Kinda liking all the pluses of the propane but not really sure of any negatives.
So which would you chose and why?
Thanks ]]> Dinghies Studman http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59547-Which-5-6-hp-motor http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59374-New-rib-10-AB-UL?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 03:11:35 GMT Just want to share I retired my old caribe 12 foot and buy a 10 AB UL ultalight with aluminium hull What an upgrade this ding is so light at... Just want to share I retired my old caribe 12 foot and buy a 10 AB UL ultalight with aluminium hull

What an upgrade this ding is so light at 95pound I put my 15 yami 2 stroke on it and I literally fly. No other combo 15HP Rib could follow me at full throttle I simply lost them all. The front is very very hight with 17 inch chamber and the ride is super dry even more than my old caribe. I like the aluminium hull so much as I not afraid of pulling it out in rock. Those AB aren't cheap I have to spend over 4k to get it without seen it as no one have those in Canada. I review it to share my experience as I did not find a lot on them last years when I buy it. if someone have any question I will be glad to help. The Rib is very stable feel solide, very wide and roomy compare to other 10 I see.

All in all im very hapy with my buy and will do over again ]]> Dinghies stephane http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59374-New-rib-10-AB-UL